Kiddy123 adventure in surveying preschools had landed us in Kota Damansara (& Damansara Perdana), Selangor. This densely populated suburb is thriving with early childhood education centres.

Also known as the Golden Triangle of Petaling Jaya, parents will be spoilt for preschool choices to fit the needs of both parents and child. Here are several preschools in this area that are known to offer wonderful programs for the little ones.

Note: The preschools below are listed in alphabetical order. The sequence in which they appear does not in any way reflect the ranking of the preschool.

Tadika Bestari Seri Utama is a kindergarten located in Kota Damansara that utilizes the 3Q MRC Junior programme catering to children aged 3-6 years old. The programme emphasizes the well-balanced development of a child and aims to prepare children for their primary school years.

The kindergarten utilises the proven 3Q™ system which allows children to learn using the most effective study tools that synchronises their left and right brain to nurture whole brain development. The program provides 11 different subjects based on age, ranging from 3.5-6 years old. Learning is made fun through creative activities such as sing-along rhymes, storytelling sessions, pictorial learning and games. The learning experience is further enhanced with guided reading sessions and cartoon animation. Children would also learn 9 bead abacuses to strengthen their arithmetic and cognitive skills.

Belle & Russell is a licensed kindergarten for children 3-6 years old. This school believes children learn best through series of child-guided activities. Hence Belle & Russell's classes are a mix of thematic and play-based learning. This approach makes teaching and learning super lively, interactive, stimulating and relevant too! Educational programmes are carefully segmented into three different groups (namely, Junior Kindy, Pre-Kindy, & Kindergarten). All lessons in each level are individualized for every child, and they are all designed reinforce children understanding of Science, Technology, Engineering, Aesthetic and Maths (STEAM) -- one of the biggest trends in kids’ education now!

Besides, Belle & Russell also prides itself on its secured, clean and appealing interior. Gorgeous nature-inspired hues of interior seamlessly bring the touch of natural world to classrooms, inspire calmness and honesty too! Children also get healthy and professionally cooked meals 3 times a day!

“Touching Hearts, Moulding Lives”. This is the tagline of the Cherie Hearts International Preschool. This school welcomes babies and children as young as 2 months – 12 years old! Firmly emphasized in giving quality care and nurturing environment for children, they recently even invested to upgrade their school to a new environment for much better kids’ learning space! Previously located in Ara Damansara, Cherie Hearts is now moved to Kota Damansara!

Consistent with Cherie Hearts’ CHILD approach (Children Holistically Inquire to Learn and Develop), the environments at Cherie Hearts have been specially designed to cater to the needs of each individual child, be it physical, social, emotional, cognitive or language. Everything is designed to induce and nurture independent learning and exploration. The children will also be exposed to multi-cultural settings and values that are incorporated in the curriculum.

Kidana Integrated Centre is a daycare plus enrichment centre for children 3-10 years old. Run by a mother fondly known as Mama Yati and her two daughters, Kidana is a one-stop center where the development and well-being of children is very well taken care off. While providing very niche programmes for children age 3-10, Kidana conveys lessons through an integrated thematic and fun play-based learning, which means children will learn through play projects based on specific themes such as Science, Life Skills, Mathematics, Art and Craft, Literacy and Physical Movement!

The main specialty at Kidana is their professionally trained RMT School Readiness Program and MBL Brain Gym Program (or the brain massage they call it)! This is a very unique program that stimulates and connects the brain and body for enhanced critical thinking ability and learning absorption! They also have one-to-one session for children who needs more attention.

Meanwhile for after school care, children will be served lunch and given homework guidance or guided activities sessions such as Quran learning, English and BM literacy training. Mandarin class for non-natives too!

Little Haus Preschool & Childcare Centre prides itself as a creative learning preschool. Instead of adopting the traditional approach of subject-based teaching, the school prepares children for life-long learning by making learning fun. It has more than 15 years of experience and strength in merging the Montessori and Thematic Integrated Curriculum whilst building upon early childhood education’s best practices.

The school features a wide natural green outdoor space which many preschools lack these days. Spaces within are organized thoughtfully and well-lit with natural light, this school makes it a conducive learning space for children 1.5 to 6 years old.

This dynamic kindergarten occupies 5 units of double storey link houses along Jalan Camar 4/12, Kota Damansara in Petaling Jaya! As MHOLC is spread across five units the usual drop-off and pick-up congestion is almost non-existent here!

While running as a Montessori preschool since day 1, MHOLC is unlike the other Montessori schools in some ways. For example, you won't find different ages children grouped together in the same classroom at MHOLC's Montessori environment. This school has specially blended and adapted certain aspects of the Montessori method to cater to local requirements. Sensory, fine and gross motor skills are developed at a much younger age. Reading, writing and comprehension basic skills are to be mastered before the children leave the kindergarten. Additionally, to ensure their high quality of their preschool education, MHOLC even publish their very own workbooks and activity books! Everything is devised to present the children with a comprehensive and holistic preschool education, but without the pressure to compete and outperform each other!

Multi-awarded preschool in Selangor! Taska DR. Z and Tadika Progresif Premier is a both a "preschool" and "childcare centre" that thoughtfully caters for working parents with children aged 2 months - 6 years old. The school is now even in joint consultation with University Of Malaya, Segi University & Colleges and Kolej Perkembangan Awal Kanak-Kanak!

Being a big believer that children should spend a lot of time outdoors and in nature, Taska DR. Z & Tadika Progresif Premier has a huge private garden and they highly encourage gardening in the schoolyard. One, because gardening provides hands-on connections to science, nutrition, math and a variety of other subjects. Two, because being in nature fosters creativity.

The centres take the standards of cleanliness, sanitation, comfort as well as the safety of the children very seriously. Both centres are kept under constant CCTV surveillance. Classrooms are air-conditioned and thoughtfully designed to provide better interaction between the students and the teachers. Other facilities include Alkaline water filters, convenient parking, and big designated spaces for dropping off and picking up children from the centres. To top off with a bonus, the dedicated teachers here are all trained and certified in Early Childhood Care & Education!

Disclaimer:

Kiddy123's reports on the above preschools were based on what we saw and were told at the time of our visit. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is accurate, Kiddy123 Sdn Bhd shall not be liable for damages of any kind that may result from the usage of the information in this article. The best way to decide on the best-fit preschool for your child is to pay a visit to those that you have shortlisted.

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